TEC OF EMPLOYEES

In reply to Mr PENGILLY (Finniss) (30 June 2008).

The Hon. J.D. HILL (Kaurna—Minister for Health, Minister for the Southern Suburbs, Minister Assisting the Premier in the Arts): I have been advised:

6.(1)

As at 30 June 2008, the total number of employees with a total employment cost of $100,000 or more was one. This relates to employees within the Department of Primary Industries and Resources within my responsibility as minister for the Southern Suburbs.

In addition, of those employees the total number of employees over $200,000 or more was zero.

6.(2)

Positions Abolished and Created

Between 30 June 2007 and 30 June 2008

No positions with total employment costs of $100,000 or more were created during 2007-08 and none were abolished within the Department of Primary Industries and Resources, relating to my ministerial responsibilities.

The appropriate ministers will provide separate responses for their portions of the Department of Primary Industries and Resources SA.